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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395.63, 33,593.45 and 15,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395.63, 33,593.45 and 15,900.24 is: 23,850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395.63 : 33,593.45 = 15,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395.63/33,593.45 = 15,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395.63x = 33,593.45 × 15,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395.63x = 534,143,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,143,837.93/22,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,850.36

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